Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration

Sunday, June 7 • 2 - 8 pm

Summer on the Plaza

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State of the Shelter Breakfast

7 a.m. - 9 a.m. / John S. Knight Center

Vinyasa Yoga on the Plaza

5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. / Cascade Plaza

Kickboxing on the Plaza

6:40p.m. - 7:40p.m. / Cascade Plaza

Spring Into Rosé: A Wine Tasting Event

Pilates on the Plaza

6:40p.m. - 7:40p.m. / Cascade Plaza

Ohio Goes to the Movies: Howard the Duck

7:30p.m. / The Nightlight

Featured Business

Northside Lofts/Northside Townhomes

Bringing Manhattan-style living to Downtown Akron, the Northside Lofts provide an up-scale urban lifestyle with 89 residential condos.

21 Furnace St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 928-1988

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Applications Open for Polymer Industry Cluster R&D FundingThe Polymer Industry Cluster is accepting proposals for translational research and development (R&D) funding to accelerate polymer innovations from concept to commercialization through the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub, supported by the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Synthe6 Materials AcceleratorBounce Innovation Hub is now accepting applications for the second cohort of the Synthe6 Materials Accelerator, a 12-month commercialization program designed to support high-potential polymer and advanced materials startups through weekly workshops; expert mentorship; direct access to industry leaders, corporate partners, and technical resources; and $25,000 per startup in non-dilutive funding.

Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration Returns June 7, 2026Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) announces that the 2026 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration will be held this year on Sunday, June 7, from 2 to 8 pm, at Lock 3. This year’s event theme is Cultivating Our Future.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.